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Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center

2349 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 785214.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2016
Call (956) 546-0040Directions

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About Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center

Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2016, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1625862
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “Based on information gained during the investigation it was found that a caregiver had the care of 2 children while working at the front desk leading to a failure to appropriately supervise the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

  6. Apr 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Two training certificates were not available for review in 1 of 4 files reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center

Is Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2016.

When was Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center care for?

175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 546-0040 to ask.

What is Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(956) 546-0040.

Where is Alphabet Playhouse Early Childhood Center?

2349 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Miracles Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).